Open houses, fund-raisers and free coats mark start of year

By Jessica DolliverFor The Bulletin

Friday

Oct 5, 2018 at 9:45 PMOct 5, 2018 at 9:45 PM

Kelly STEAM Magnet Middle School welcomed 270 students and family members at its Open House Night on Sept 6. Students were able to meet new principal Sheri Tanner, explore their classrooms, and find out more about the STEAM theme and its integration with the curriculum. The new logo was revealed along with other signage updates on the building. The logo embodies the Kelly mission and vision with a focus on STEAM, integration, and promoting a growth mindset.

Students are excited about the changes happening at Kelly STEAM. They are already composing songs in Music Technology and creating digital portraits using Adobe Photoshop Elements in Media Arts. In the Robotics & Coding class, students were game coding. In the drama class, students practiced using costume pieces and props to help the audience understand more about their characters.

Around the district

n Mahan School officials will visit the McDonalds on Salem Turnpike on Oct 24 to accept a check for $500 for school supplies and then will participate in a fun McTeachers night where staff members help serve food among other things.

n Stanton School received some exciting news for its students. Back in June they were approached with an opportunity to receive winter coats for all of the students at Stanton though the National Organization, Operation Warm. The school was selected and Ivory Ella has partnered up with this organization to supply the coats on Oct. 10. Students will all be given the opportunity to get fitted for their new coats and will be warm and ready for winter.

n Members of Teachers’ Memorial Global Studies Magnet Middle School attended the Peace Pole Celebration at Howard Brown Park at the Harbor on Sept. 21. Throughout the week before, Christine Dascanio’s classes wrote about “What Peace means to me.” Three of her students — Alexis Myles, Zoey Reynolds and Imanni Johnson — read their selections to the crowd of 50 community members. The writings of Damion Rios, Kaylie Nazarko and Ailiyn Fernandez were read by the three as well. The writings were heartfelt and inspired positive thoughts. The students read very clearly and with passion. The overall message was “May Peace Prevail.”

n Uncas Elementary hosted its annual Back to School Open House in September. More than 150 families attended the event, where they toured the school, visited classrooms, and engaged in literacy and math activities. Pizza and light refreshments were enjoyed by staff, students and parents. Families were also able to take free books with them for students to build their “home libraries.” Uncas School is looking forward to hosting a “Harvest Fest” in late October.